Local News lead

Education

Montezuma-Cortez schools closed down; charter schools remain open

Students scheduled to return to school Nov. 8

October 27, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Lewis

Woman killed in rollover crash north of Cortez

Single-vehicle accident occurred near intersection of U.S. Highway 491 and Colorado 184

October 22, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Crime

Cortez woman shoots from vehicle as father, daughter tow it away

Shooting occurs at Gofer gas station Saturday; second shooting takes place on East Arbecam Ave. on Thursday

October 7, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Local News

Update: Precipitation headed to Southwest Colorado, but milder winter expected

A weaker La Niña likely will lead to a milder winter, though snow has already fallen in Southwest Colorado

October 4, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Education

Montezuma-Cortez decides on two-week mask mandate for students

board OKs student mask mandate beginning Monday, allows board to vote by phone for remote learning

October 1, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Dolores River

Limits on fishing lifted on Dolores River

A voluntary closure encouraged anglers to stick to fishing in the morning below McPhee dam

September 18, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Local News

Update: Police try to persuade shooting suspect to surrender; Kemper Elementary evacuated

goes into lockdown, then evacuates students

September 17, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Education

Bomb threat at two Montezuma-Cortez schools; police search for suspect

A Utah man threatened Cortez police and said he hid bombs at Montezuma-Cortez middle and high schools

September 14, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 death, outbreak reported at Beehive Homes assisted living facility in Cortez

Facility previously had an outbreak in December

September 11, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Local News

Thanks to robust monsoon, Southwest Colorado can expect vibrant fall colors this year

season expected to occur from mid-September through mid-October

September 10, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Southwest Health System increasing visitor restrictions

Drive-thru testing is back, along with visitor restrictions and staff temperature checks

August 20, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Colorado Legislature

Montezuma County addresses redistricting: Don’t split us up

panel releases preliminary maps of new U.S. and state legislative districts in Colorado

August 20, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Cortez

It’s more than just flying for the people behind the Cortez Rendezvous

dedicated flyers remember one of their beloved in this weekend’s celebrations

August 8, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Frontpage Lead

Would a Biden administration help people living in church sanctuary?

immigrant ‘cautiously optimistic’ new administration will bring reform

November 29, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Donald Trump

For Montezuma County Patriots, the presidential race isn’t over

Saturday Freedom Rides continue on Main Street

November 16, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Assault (general)

Father: Son faked identity in recounting assault over Redskins jersey

Dahl says he didn’t send email, give phone interviews

August 24, 2016 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

City ponders its panhandling puzzle

maze clashes with the Durango marketplace

May 6, 2015 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter